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Kevin McDevitt
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As a Pisces, Kevin enjoys a refreshing swim and a good cry. He is a freelance writer who focuses primarily on health, government and politics. He plays men's league ice hockey for the Dockside Bison and enjoys drinking cocktails on brick patios.

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If there is one thing worth leaving your house for on a day so cold that Boston Public Schools are actually closed, it is a bar full of women talking about the growing cannabis industry. That is exactly what is happening tonight from 6:30-9pm at The Point, on Hanover Street in Boston, as the first meeting of the Women Grow Boston Chapter takes place. The group is a national network of female entrepreneurs working in the cannabis industry. Women Grow co-founder Jane West says she hopes young, professionals, who are curious will attend. Admit it, you’re curious already. More

So much for a happy ending, or a clear ending at all. Yesterday, the first season of Serial, a wildly popular podcast that re-evaluated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed over a 12-week season, came to a close. Listeners hoping for a conclusive ending wrapped in a tight bow were disappointed, but they were also harboring unrealistic expectations. The show was presented and played out as an exploratory exercise. Creator Sarah Koenig was unsure how the story would unfold when she first started. Expecting a neat resolution was simply unrealistic. Instead, die-hard Serial fans will have to check back to see if an attempt to pin the murder on a now deceased serial killer through DNA testing will pan out. More

It can be hard to get motivated to vote in a primary election. As the fall air gets crisp, you may be fixated on pulling out your favorite crew neck sweater, stocking your fridge with massive amounts of pumpkin beer, and watching Peyton Manning call signals in a Buick.More

Medical marijuana is now available in Massachusetts, but for most, the process for becoming a cardholder is not a typical medical experience. Many people are skipping a trip to their primary care doctor and paying cash to see a Medical Marijuana Consultant. Those who are approved are given a certificate that allows them to hold a 60-day supply, but they are not able to pick up their pot at a dispensary. Instead they need to enlist the services of a Personal Caregiver or grow their own. It’s hard to imagine this is how the process was supposed to go. More

It’s been almost eight years since Massachusetts had a Republican governor, but for many it feels like a lot longer. Since Deval Patrick took office in 2007, Massachusetts has continued to confirm itself as a bastion of progressive politics. With the exception of Scott Brown’s two-year tenure as a US Senator, most major victories have belonged to the left. With the next gubernatorial election just over four months away, Massachusetts appears poised to elect another Democrat to run the state. More

If you’re the type of person that fears change, the 2016 Presidential election might bring you comfort. That’s because on the second Tuesday in November, it’s possible that you will see two familiar names on the ballot: Bush and Clinton. This time it’s Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton that might be vying for the presidency.

Bush has not committed to running, but recently hinted at what his message would be if he did. This could be his campaign in a nascent form while he calculates his war chest. Meanwhile, many experts predict that Clinton will have an unfettered path to the Democratic nomination. With the showdown of two juggernaut American families potentially looming, here is an early look at some of the major factors and how this potential matchup could play out. More